The City of Lake Oswego Recreation & Aquatics Center is Now Open!

Published April 29, 2025



The City of Lake Oswego is thrilled to welcome neighbors to our brand-new hub for recreation, wellness, golf, and community connection. The golf course, fitness spaces, and gymnasium are officially open—and the pools will be opening soon (hoping by the of May)!
See What You Need to Know About the LORAC here.

Photo Courtesy: City of Lake Oswego

Whether you’re a member or just stopping by, the City invites you to come experience the new facility:

Non-members: Curious to explore? Stop by the front desk for a walk-through of the space.
Members: Check in at the front desk to access all currently open areas.

Photo Courtesy: City of Lake Oswego

Hours of Operation

  • Monday–Friday: 5:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Sunday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Please note: Pools will close 30 minutes prior to the facility’s closing time.

This new, state-of-the-art facility is the result of a collaborative effort between the City of Lake Oswego and the Lake Oswego School District. It was made possible by funding from the 2019 Parks Bond, a 2017 School District Bond, and additional funding from the City. Designed to support health, wellness, and lifelong recreation, the center will serve residents of all ages and abilities for years to come. It includes:

  • 12-lane competitive pool
  • 4,500 square-foot recreational pool with three additional lanes for lap swimming, spa, and a kid’s area that will include a waterslide and play structures
  • A significant weight and cardio area
  • 7,250 square foot gym that will equip all types of activities and league play
  • Locker rooms
  • Multi-purpose group fitness rooms to hold education and outreach programs, and host events
  • A welcoming front desk area  for centralized check-in, including golf, scheduling, and office space for staff

Recreation Pricing Here.

Aquatic Information Here.

Fitness Classes Here.

LORAC Gym Schedule Here.

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Neighborhood Enhancement Program (NEP) Project Coordinator

Primary Role:

  • Handles NEP grant applications, grant approvals, reviews receipts for reimbursement and is the single point of contact between the entire Palisades Neighborhood Association (PNA) and the City.
  • To be successfull in this role you should be organized, communicative.
  • Time commitment: From 8-12 hrs. throughout the year

Process:

  • Accepting NEP proposals: Anyone living in the Palisades Neighborhood Association can submit proposal(s) to the NEP Coordinator along with estimated costs throughout the year. They should follow the application guidelines and answer the questions related to their proposal.
  • PNA Board will Vote on Which Items To Include in our NEP Proposal: During the month of March PNA board meeting the NEP Coordinator asks the board to vote on the proposed item(s). NEP Coordinator encourages person(s) proposing the item(s) to attend the meeting to answer questions that might come up. The PNA board then votes on which items should be included in the NEP grant proposal.
  • Developing and Submitting the NEP Grant Proposalt: During the NEP grant proposal period (usually the month of May) the NEP Project Coordinator:
    • Fills out the NEP grant proposal application based on items approved by the PNA Board;
    • Gets sign offs from the PNA Chair
    • Submits the proposal form to the city in early May for the initial review process
    • Provides additional information requested by the city
    • Revises and submits the final application to the City by the deadline (typically May 31).

What Happens Next:

  • Iris McCaleb from the City forwards the NEP grant proposals to the grant review committee and then to the City Council who review it and awards certain grants.The NEP Coordinator will receive a letter of award from the City and will share it with the PNA Leadership Team.
  • As items are purchased from the approved grant list, the project close-out form is filled out by the person requesting reimbursement. They will attach digital copies of receipts and photos and then submit all to both the NEP Project Coordinator and the PNA Chair. The NEP Project Coordinator submits the reimbursement request to Iris at the City for reimbursement.
  • Reimbursement checks are then sent directly to the person who purchased the item(s).